Matthew, 17 years old, FL

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Matthew is an extraordinary young man who is currently living in a group home after spending many years in therapeutic and residential settings. Being in the foster care system for nearly seven years has been incredibly challenging for Matthew, yet he continues to maintain a positive attitude and always has a joke to share. Although he was never adopted, as he had hoped after his parents passed away, he is now learning independent-living skills and preparing to age out of the system at the end of the year and transition into extended foster care. He remains hopeful and looks forward to eventually returning to his hometown.

Matthew needs some new shirts as he has outgrown many of his current items. Matthew would love to go shopping soon so he can pick out some new shirts that he knows will show off his personality. He will feel so much better wearing some new cool shirts so that he's stylish when he walks the halls at school!